Makes 4 servings
Salt, Fat, and Temperature—the Keys to Juicy Turkey
A juicy turkey isn’t magic—it’s science. Understanding how proteins behave, how water is retained, and how heat moves through a large bird explains why some turkeys come out succulent while others…don’t. With a few chef-tested techniques grounded in food science, you can reliably produce tender, flavorful meat every time. Turkey […]
Spit-Roasted Duck with Orange-Ginger-Soy Glaze
Makes 6 servings Spit-roasting is one of the earliest cooking techniques. A duck on the spit emerges from the grill with a crackling crisp skin and meat that is less greasy than you might anticipate. Cutting the skin helps to render out the fat for lots of flavor without as […]
Squab with Quince Paste and Pumpkin Farro
Makes 4 servings Squab is one of our favorite birds, although we do prefer the breasts. Don’t waste the legs, though. Make the sauce from them, and after they are cooked you can strip the meat off the bone and make a little squab salad, just like a chicken salad. […]
Turkey Burgers Without a Recipe
Turkey burgers have a reputation as the bland, virtuous cousin of the beef hamburger. And some can be, since ground turkey doesn’t bring much to the flavor table as an ingredient. But a turkey burger doesn’t have to be a boring substitute for something you would rather eat—it can be […]
Vinegar Chicken
Makes 6 servings Braising chicken in vinegar is a very popular cooking method in the Mediterranean. You will find numerous variations in different countries and regions, but this particular recipe is a version of the French poulet sauté au vinaigre, or vinegar chicken. The method calls for marinating the chicken […]
White Wine-Braised Turkey Thighs
Makes 6 to 8 servings Perfect for a smaller crowd or dark meat superfans, this braise is like cooking the turkey right in the gravy. The finished turkey is juicy and tender, with a bright acidity from the reduced wine sauce. Even better, it can be made the day ahead […]